Research Supervision Experiences

 

Masters Capstone & Theses

  1. First-Generation Advising in Equal Opportunity Programs, Dellavella, J. (2014)

  2. Academic Advising in Women Populations. Epstein, B. (2014)

  3. Women’s Leadership Develop Programs, Merkel, K. (2015)

  4. New Student Orientation Programming and Retention at the Community College, McLaughlin, C. (2016)

  5. Benefits and Feasibility of Intrusive Advising:  Advisor and Faculty Perceptions. Schneider, D. (2016) (published)

  6. Financial Aid Literacy and Barriers in Community College Students. Eilers, E. (2016)

  7. Satisfaction and Support in Community College Students. Hale, J. (2016)

  8. Academic Probation: Student Perceptions. Heap, R. (2016).

  9. Awareness and Perceptions of Bystander Intervention for Sexual Violence by Undergraduate Student Leaders. Dixon, S. (2017)

  10. Non-Traditional Belief Groups: Accommodation and Outreach. Arnold, M. (2017) (Published)

  11. “Frats R’ Tite:” Reflections from Fraternity Men on Gender and Image. Somers, R. (2017)

  12. Perspectives of Admissions Professionals in the Use of Holistic Admissions in Undergraduate Student Recruitment. Coleman, D. (2017)

  13. A Self Analysis of Foundational Professional Competencies by Community College Student Affairs Professionals. Dunn, A. (2017)

  14. A Qualitative Study of Diversity Initiatives within Higher Education. Acoff, F. (2017).

  15. Attachment Styles and Involvement in Commuter College Students. Paladini, A. (2017)

  16. A Qualitative Study on Male Athlete Persistence at a Small, Midwestern, Christian, Liberal Arts School. Gibson, H. (2017)

  17. Student Usage and Perceptions of a Recreation Center at a Midwestern State University. Rubin, J. (2017)

  18. Stress Management & Coping Strategies in Undergraduate Students at a Midwestern State University. Gilbert, M. (2017) (published)

  19. Disability Support Service Office Directors’ Perceptions of The Role That Co-curricular Programming Plays in Supporting Students with Disabilities. Johnson, A. (2018)

  20. A Qualitative Study of the Experiences Navigating Mental Health and Support Services for Division I Student-Athletes at a Midwestern University. McCarthy, B. (2018) (Published)

  21. Perspectives on Job Satisfaction and Strategies for Improving Retention from Live-in and Live-on Full-time Residence Life Staff Members. St. Louis, C. (2018)

  22. Experiences and Perspectives of Nontraditional Residential Student Parent. Horne, J. (2018).

  23. Black and Brown: The Shades of College Access among Black Undergraduate Students. Hale, J. (2018)

  24. Student Engagement at a Midwestern Professional STEM Postsecondary Institution. Rogers, R. (2018).

  25. First-Generation Undergraduate Student Experiences. Curry, M. (2018).

  26. Student Perceptions of Hazing in Greek-letter Organizations. Dunning, R. (2018).

  27. An Examination of Academic Recovery Programs. Shemwell, T. (2018). (Published)

  28. Transfer Students: An Exploration of the Experiences of Undergraduate Students. Akinyi, Y. (2018)

  29. The Experience of African African Women Working as Student Affairs Professionals at Predominately White Institutions (PWIs) Braggs, K. (2019).

  30. Student Loan Debt. Burroughs, K. (2019)

  31. Lack of Gender Diversity in STEM. Gilles, C. (2019)

  32. Moral Development of Sorority Women: A Qualitative Study. Gnewikow, A. (2019).

  33. Resources Needed for Successful LGBTQIA Students. Harlan, C. (2019).

  34. Programs for Students on Academic Probation. Held, T. (2019).

  35. Women Administrators in Athletics. Hoag, K. (2019).

  36. Sexual Assault Prevention: The Effects of Online Sexual Assault Prevention Education on Student Perception of Sexual Assault. Prata, M. (2019).

  37. Barriers of career development and success among African American women at historically black colleges and universities and predominantly white institutions. Walton, B. (2019).

  38. Experiences of Deaf Students with College Student Affairs Departments. Yocum, C. (2019).

  39. Perceptions of Recreational Cannabis Legalization Among College Students in Illinois, Anderson, D. (2020).

  40. A Space for Us: The Perception of Support Amongst African American Upper-Class Women at a Predominately White Institution. Buchanan, B. (2020)

  41. The Academic Advising Experiences of Undergraduate Pre-Health Students. Clark,  J. (2020).

  42. Moving Past the Glass Ceiling: Black Higher Education Professional Women at Predominantly White Institutions. Grayson, L. (2020)

  43. An Exploration of the Sophomore Slump in Traditional Undergraduate Students. Short, M. (2020)

  44. College Admissions Experiences of Midwestern Prospective Students, Geisen, T. (2020)

  45. Experiences of Black Undergraduate Women Transfer Students. Hunter, T. (2020)

  46. Community College Transfer Student Perspectives about Beginning Their Journey-Von Fedlt, D. (2021)

  47. The Experiences of LGBTQ+ Traditional Undergraduate Students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities- Richards, T. (2021)

  48. Sociopolitical Perspectives of Rural Midwestern College Students- Lowis, E. (2021)        

  49. Perspectives of Utility in the Facilitation of SafeZone Programs, Cullen, M. (2021)

  50. Career Resilience of Student Affairs Professionals- Ward, K. (2021)

  51. Career Longevity in Academic Affairs Administrators-Meford, C. (2021)

  52. Perspectives of Student Departure by Student Affairs Professionals about Transfer Students During A Pandemic- Randolph, R. (2021)

  53. Rundquist, K. “We Got Next:” Aspiring to Director Positions Among Black Women Higher Education Professionals. (2021).

  54. Scales, A. The Experiences of Campus Food Pantry Coordinators and Implications for Institutional Investment. (2021).

  55. Bidinger, M. Throw Out the Skinny Jeans: The Experiences of Generation-Z Sorority Women in National Panhellenic Council (NPC) Chapters. (2021).

 

Completed Doctoral Dissertations

I have supervised many doctoral students as a dissertation chair and committee member at several institutions throughout my career. In total, I have supervised many dissertation students:

  1. Goederis, A. Profile Of First-Generation, Generation-Z Students Using the University Learning Outcomes Assessment at a Midwestern Public University. (2020) (Published)

  2. Sarmiento, M.- Towards a Deeper Understanding of College Teaching at American Catholic Institutions. (2020). (Published)

  3. Waltz, R.-What's with the Attitude?: The Relationship Between Implicit Attitudes on Critical Thinking Development Among Traditional Undergraduate Student Leaders. (2020). (Published)

  4. Wilson, J. A Qualitative Exploration of Contemporary Employability Among Master of Library and Information Science Graduates. (2020) (Submitted)

  5. Witcher, S. Innovative Educators: A Quantitative Study of Faculty Preferences for Professional Development (2021)

  6. Whiteman, S. Stakeholder Perceptions of Professional Identity and Practice in Respiratory Care Degree Transition. (2021)

  7. Zoromski, K. Forget me, forget me not: Examining faculty department chair and adjunct collegiality at a midwestern public two-year community college. (2021)

  8. Tinsley Bell, T. (2023). Community Technical College Faculty Experiences with Professional and Vocational Students with Learning Accommodations in College Transition.

  9. Salmond-McHellen, S. Y. (2023). The Awakening: A Qualitative Study of the Unconscious Habits of Whiteness in White Female Preservice Teachers.

  10. Smith III, J. W. (2023). The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Academia: International Student Alumni Narratives on Their Experiences in U. S. Higher Education.

  11. Wolfe, B. D. (2023). Living in the Ivory Tower: Patterns of Stress and Coping Strategies Among Live In Residence Life Professionals.

  12. Holtz, J. (2023). Voices of Students with ADHD: University Student Experiences and Perspectives on Disclosure and Accommodation Seeking.

  13. Dominic, J. (2023) City Boys: A Qualitative Study of The Impact of Mentorship on African American Men at Midwestern Urban Higher Education Institutions.

  14. Cynthia Johnson Huie (Defended 2024). An Evaluation of Pre-College Programs Used During the Matriculation of High School Students to Improve the Skills Needed for their College Readiness and Academic Success From the Perspectives of Students and School Teachers: A Phenomenological Study.

  15. Tomila Anderson (Defended 2024). An Exploration of the Opportunities and Challenges Faced by the Six Form Program in Jamaican Schools: A Phenomenological Study.

  16. Everton Thomas (Defended 2024). Exploring the Existing Imbalance: A Phenomenological Qualitative Study of Black Male Administrators at Predominantly White Institutions in Higher Education in the Southern Region of the United States

  17. Jacqueline Thames (Defended 2024). The Implications for Integrating Non-Binary Students in a Higher Education Institution in Jamaica: A Phenomenological Exploration Through Binary Students.

  18. Oswy Gale (Defended 2024). Voices of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. A Phenomenological Exploration of Employees Lived Experiences of Equitable Practices and Its Implications for Employees Satisfaction in Jamaican Higher Education.

  19. Patrice Maranda (Defended 2024). Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Bachelor of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management Program at a Selected University in Jamaica.

  20. Carol Dalling (Defended 2025). A Critical Analysis of the Implications of Migration of Educated Jamaicans: A Phenomenological Study

  21. Ann Marie D. Smith. (2025). Engendering Competent and Confident Parenting Through the Development of a Culturally Relevant Parenting Competency Model for the Jamaican Context: A Grounded Theory Approach.

  22. Nicole Williams-McKenzie (2025). Millennial Leaders in Coastal Georgia's Urban Schools: Challenges and Impacts: A Narrative Inquiry.

  23. Shellion Dillon-Burrell (2025). A Phenomenological Study on the Educational and Social Experiences of Visually Impaired Students as They Complete Studies at a Higher Education Institute in Jamaica.

  24. Tiona Baker (2026). Examining Career Readiness in Five Jamaican Secondary Schools: Preparing Senior Students for New and Emerging Careers.

  25. Rashema Parker (2026). Examining the Impact of Black Male Educators on the Academic Success of Black Male Students at the Post-Secondary Level in the United States: A Phenomenological Study.

  26.    LeAndrea Johnson (2026). I’m More Than An Athlete: A Phenomenological Study of the Lived Experiences of Burnout in NCAA Student Athletes at a Historically Black College and University.

  27. Rhonda Thompson (2026). A Phenomenological Study of Burnout among Higher Educational Professionals at Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs).

  28. Patience Walley-Johnson (2026). Equity in Service: A Quantitative Study on G.I Bill Utilization and the Retention Outcomes of Black Veterans at PWIs and HBCUs.

  29. Joi Hayes (2026). A Critical Race Theory Interrogation of the Impact of Clery Act Compliance on Minority-Serving Institutions.